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SXSW - Day, er, Night One

SXSW is confusing. I got off the plane at 11:00-something… Went to Whattaburger, then hit Red River (or, per, locals Lead Liver Street). Twas 12:37 am. First time at SXSW - first time in Austin. Virgin. You can’t throw a rock without hitting a hundred bands. Right? But where are they? More spectators than action. People EVERYWHERE. They’re all drunk. And more confused than me. They have cell phones, schedules, text messages, and laminates. I’m sure tomorrow, this will all make more sense. For now, here’s what I’ve learned: